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At Makespace, our mission is to revive, repurpose and transform empty and underused spaces across Oxfordshire into affordable, community-driven places. We are committed to nurturing connection and support for social enterprises, creatives, makers and fostering a more inclusive and connected local economy.

Our agenda is spatial justice - we believe everyone has the right to safe, affordable, secure and beautiful spaces in which to work, organise and celebrate. We use meanwhile as a lever to unlock spaces, and as a catalyst to bring about long-term, community place-based renewal, building towards community ownership.

The Advocacy and Communications Director will lead Makespace’s advocacy and external communications, to influence systemic change across the community/social enterprise sector and deliver transformational, multi-generational change in line with our strategy. The role will deepen engagement with local and national partners and stakeholders, building on the success of Makespace’s neighbourhood level projects as the organisation moves into the next phase of development. A key part of the role is translating the learning and impact from our hub spaces into compelling advocacy and communications campaigns.

This role is a new position designed to strengthen our senior leadership team, working closely with the Executive Director and Operations Director to guide the strategic direction of the organisation.

Registered Manager

Are you looking for a new challenge and would like to lead a team where you can work with like-minded people to make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in care? Would you like to be part of the Care Management team for a forward-thinking charity? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Position: Registered Manager - Residential Children's Home

Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Job type: Permanent / Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £42,119 - £48,978, depending on skills and experience.  (Max job rate is £48,978, performance related)

Closing Date: 7th November 2024

As the Registered Manager, you will:

• Join the experienced Care Management Team, alongside sixteen other managers, of which four manage solo or dual children’s homes.

• Use your experience combined with the organisation’s model to lead a team which encourages children to develop a positive sense of self and ensure that professional standards are maintained at a high level. 

• Collaborate with the organisation’s Therapeutic team, who provide two days a week of therapeutic support, including advice and practical tools, to support your team in providing trauma-informed nurturing care for each child. 

• Provide effective support to staff, including advice and guidance, reflective supervision and annual appraisal. You will be able to guide your team's development using the organisation's extensive specialist workforce training programs. 

• Work in partnership with young people, their families and friends, colleagues, and other agencies to achieve the best outcomes for each child in your care. 

• Work collaboratively with the organisation’s Staying Connected service for a smooth transition when a young person leaves care, benefiting from in-house support and the organisation's lifelong offer. 

• Benefit from over 50 years of innovative practice, an experienced Head of Service and peer support. 

• Have exciting opportunities to develop your career through our extensive workforce training programs.

About you:

To perform well in this role, you’ll need:

• Minimum of a relevant qualification (minimum - childcare related Diploma at Level 3)
• If not already held, attain the Diploma in Leadership (Level 5) or other Management qualification within 2 years of appointment
• 2 years’ experience working in a position relevant to the residential care of children in the last 5 years
• Minimum of 1 year experience in supervision and management of others in a care role
• Work in a residential or field social work setting relevant to the job
• Experience of inter-agency work
• Able to work toward targets, and set goals for others
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience of working with young people who have experienced trauma and disrupted attachments
• Experience of working toward agreed outcomes for children and evidencing progress
• Experience of working with children with complex needs

In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits:

• Free, career-enhancing qualifications
• A “golden hello” scheme welcoming you to our services, with £2500 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £2500 at the six-month mark.  (Not available to candidates referred by recruitment agencies) (Subject to conditions)
• A referral scheme offering £1000 if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by the organisation in Care Services. (subject to conditions)
• 33 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
• Annual leave purchase
• Additional service-related holiday from 2 years
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company funded medical cash plan
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly leave
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary
• Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed)
• Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives
• The opportunity to influence the organisation’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum
• Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
• And more

The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful.  An enhanced DBS check is required for the role.  This will be funded by the organisation.

To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Your application may be considered for other roles within the organisation.

About the organisation

The employer is a forward-thinking non-profit organisation that has delivered unique support for young people across East Anglia for over fifty years. Co-production with staff, young people and families is at the very heart of everything they do.  They have a range of residential services, a fostering agency, Staying Close, Staying Connected and services for disabled children and their families.  As a trauma-informed organisation, all their young people and employees are supported by their highly skilled therapeutic team - and their lifelong offer means that even when young people leave their care, they will always be there for them.

With low staff turnover and vacancy rates, all their services are rated good or outstanding and they deliver great outcomes for our young people. Their ambition is to grow and build even further - creating an environment where people can develop their talent and see the difference they make. You could be part of this.

You may have experience in roles such as Registered Manager, Home Manager, Team Leader, Senior Home Carer, Senior Care Worker, Service Manager, Home Manager, Registered Care Home Manager, Care Operations Coordinator, Deputy Care Manager, Residential Care Manager, OFSTED Registered, #INDSCP etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by Social Care People on behalf of the organisation.

Event Manager

Join a leading international peacebuilding charity as an Event Manager to lead the planning and execution of their 2025 global peacebuilding event in Kenya!

Position: Event Manager
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Location: Central London, Hybrid working, occasional overseas travel is also required.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (14-month contract)
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th November, 23:30 hrs
Interviews: Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th November

About the Role:

As Event Manager, you will take charge of delivering the 2025 global peacebuilding gathering in Kenya. You will lead the planning, coordination, and logistics of this high-profile event, managing a budget exceeding $250k and ensuring smooth execution. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will oversee everything from travel arrangements to liaising with peacebuilders, suppliers, and donors. You’ll be supported by two Event Assistants, with whom you’ll manage every detail, ensuring the success of the gathering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver a large-scale international event
• Manage a complex budget and negotiate contracts with suppliers
• Supervise event logistics, including travel arrangements for over 100 participants
• Liaise with event management companies, peacebuilders, and stakeholders
• Line manage two Event Assistants and oversee volunteers

About You:

You will be a skilled Event Manager with a minimum of three years’ experience in managing large international events. You will need to excel under pressure and have proven experience in managing teams, budgets, and logistics. Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, are essential. You will also have experience with project management tools like Asana and the flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be willing to travel overseas.

Essential Experience:

• Significant professional experience of managing large events (particularly on an international level)
• Proven budget management skills for projects over $250k
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Line management experience
• Fluency in written and spoken English, with excellent writing skills

Desirable:

• Experience in the peacebuilding, human rights, or international development sectors
• Proficiency in French, Arabic, or Spanish

About the Organisation:

You will be working for an international charity with a vision for a just world, free from violent conflict. They work in partnership with local peacebuilders in some of the world’s most conflict-affected places. They want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.

To apply, please provide a CV and covering letter (of no more than 2 pages) that highlights how you meet the role criteria.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Event Coordinator, Conference Manager, International Events Manager, Programme Manager, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Supporter Experience & Operations Lead
Location: King's Cross, London N1C, Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £47,000

Who are we?

Art Fund is the UK’s national fundraising charity for art. We believe that art can make you see, think and feel differently, and through our work we help make art more accessible to as many visitors as possible, wherever they are. We give grants to help museums and galleries acquire works of art for their collections, share them with wide audiences, and support the training and professional development of curators. We are supported by our growing membership of 135,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many trusts, foundations and individuals.

The role

Art Fund is looking for an experienced Supporter Experience & Operations Lead to play an integral role within the membership team.

Joining a friendly and passionate environment, this post is a great opportunity for someone with a background in managing consumer-facing membership and/or donor operations to innovate, improve, and deliver an outstanding membership and supporter experience.

The post-holder is responsible for overseeing the development and management of all membership-related systems, effective supplier relationship management, payment processing, financial reconciliation, and membership budgeting and forecasting. This is also an exciting time to join our fantastic team as we move into the delivery phase of a project to replace and upgrade our current CRM system to Salesforce.

Managing the Supporter Services Coordinator, you’ll ensure the delivery of outstanding customer service to our members, donors, and prospects – ultimately supporting Art Fund’s vision to open the doors to great art and culture for everyone.

You’ll also have substantial supplier management experience (ideally within a customer-facing service environment) with the ability to proactively manage supplier contracts and relationships to maintain the best-possible service and value. Critically, you will be proficient in managing and automating complex processes utilising a variety of systems including CRM and other SaaS systems with support from an in-house tech team.

As a senior team member, the post-holder will possess excellent stakeholder management skills and a track-record of working collaboratively to achieve transformative change.

Key Employee Benefits

• Generous annual leave – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas and an additional day in August.
• Free National Art Pass (NAP) – for yourself and another person of your choice.
• Art time – a half day per month to visit museums and galleries.
• Life Assurance – cover for up to three times your basic salary.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Healthcare cash back plan and wellbeing app
• Pensions – Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.

This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days per week at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH).

Closing deadline: 23:59 on 10 November 2024.
Please expect first interviews to be online on the 14 and 15 November.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.

We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.

Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Project Officer 

England North

£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

 (Ref: SUS4338)

Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Fixed term contract until 31st October 2025

Base: Birtley Active Travel Hub (at Birtley Library) and activity locations around Gateshead.

About the role

In partnership with Gateshead Council, Sustrans is opening an Active Travel Hub at Birtley Library. This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans and support people in Gateshead to walk, cycle, and wheel, by providing practical, impactful support.

As the Project Delivery Officer, you will coordinate and deliver a programme of work tailored around overcoming identified barriers to active and sustainable travel modes, including a series of practical engagement activities, with the support of 2 Project Support Officers and a network of volunteers.

You will build and manage internal and external relationships with diverse groups and people within our partner organisations. Additionally, you will ensure monitoring and reporting tasks are carried out, with particular respect to partner and funder requirements.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected to a nominated hub/office base in Birtley, Gateshead.

About you

You should have experience delivering behaviour change projects and/or activities, and delivering projects in a community setting with a range of partners. Experience working in public-facing roles and with volunteers is key – this role will be responsible for recruiting, managing, and developing Sustrans volunteers, in collaboration with the Project Coordinator and Sustrans volunteer programme staff. You should have some experience of managing budgets, producing reports, and carrying out monitoring activities. Knowledge of effective engagement and behaviour change initiatives is key, and you should be able to apply this knowledge to develop and deliver effective cycling, walking, and wheeling initiatives.

You should be able to build strong working relationships, enthuse others, and have the ability to communicate and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders. You should also be able to work independently when necessary, planning and prioritising your own workload with limited supervision. 

There are lots of opportunities for learning and development within this role, so we ask that you are willing to learn, with a specific commitment to work towards becoming qualified in the following areas with Sustrans: 

• Cycle leader and walk leader
• First aid
• Cycle maintenance

Previous experience with cycle maintenance and cycling is desireable but not required.  However there is an expectation that you will work quickly to develop these skills with Sustrans courses and resources once appointed. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 17 November 2024. 
• Interviews will take place in person at Sustrans’ Newcastle office during the 26-28th November 2024. If you are unable to attend in person, please contact us to arrange an alternative option. 

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

We are seeking to recruit a Children and Families’ Pioneer to work in the valley’s town of Tredegar. As part of a team you will lead regular activities and events to impact the lives of children and families so that they can discover the deep love of God. From toddler groups to holiday clubs, school engagement to parenting classes, the opportunities are endless. If you are someone with energy and vision who can make connections and build relationships, we have a supportive team waiting to work with you in this well-resourced project. Together we will plant a new worshipping community based at St George’s Tredegar.

This post is suitable for someone who has previously worked with children possibly as a teacher, TA or as a children’s worker within the church. You may have previously worked in the third sector or for the local authority with families?

Main Tasks:

• Pioneer new initiatives to develop children and families’ ministry and expand our outreach in the local area; including appropriate use of the liturgical calendar and community initiatives such as holiday clubs, and toddler groups.
• Recruit and coach voluntary teams, pastoring all members on the Children and Youth teams.
• Build relationships and partnerships with schools, colleges and community groups, and where applicable, be the first point of contact for them.
• To ensure the Church in Wales constitution, policies, and practises are followed and strong safeguarding practises are embedded into their ethos so that all pipeline activities are a safe space.
• Oversee all child protection, organising training and DBS checks.

This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the postholder to be a communicant member of the Church in Wales or of a Church in communion with it or of a Member of CYTUN. If you are unsure, please do be in contact. Satisfactory enhanced DBS checks will be sought.

Job Title - Research Manager

Contract - Permanent

Work pattern - Full time or 0.8 FTE (for flexible working, including term time working)

Salary - £42,000 - £48,000 per annum (or pro rata)

Location - Flexible, with an expectation of working at Coram’s campus in London on average at least once a week. 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about using their research and evaluation expertise, including involving children, young people and their families in research, to join our growing Impact and Evaluation team to help improve support for vulnerable children and young people, and ultimately make a positive difference in their lives.

About Coram and the team

Established as the Foundling Hospital in 1739, Coram is today a vibrant charity group of specialist organisations, supporting hundreds of thousands of children, young people and families every year from infancy to independence. We champion children’s rights and wellbeing, making lives better through legal support, advocacy, adoption and our range of therapeutic, educational and cultural programmes.

Coram’s vision for children is a society where every child has the best possible chance in life, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Building on our legacy as the first and longest continuing children’s charity, we have launched the Coram Institute for Children, the dedicated research and development organisation for children. The Institute will be instrumental in realising this vision by acting as a catalyst for change and collaboration, seeking evidence-based solutions to the challenges facing children in the 21st century in policy, law and practice.

The Impact and Evaluation team sits within Coram’s Institute for Children. Our team consists of 14 Researchers and a Research Coordinator, along with a network of around 15 research associates, pro bono analysts and peer researchers. We carry out qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research with children and young people, which often involves parents and carers and the professionals who support them.

As a team, are values are to be child-centred, rigorous, grounded in experience, collaborative and impactful. We are dedicated to delivering child-centred research to ensure their voice is at the forefront of our work. We use co-design and participatory research methods to challenge power imbalances within research and work with marginalised groups.

Our work includes a diverse range of evaluation designs from feasibility studies and process evaluations through to large-scale, multi-site experimental and quasi-experimental impact evaluations. We work with a range of partners including Foundations, the Youth Endowment Fund, Department for Education, local authorities, the NHS, and universities as well as other third sector organisations. We also work in-house to support the Coram group of children’s charities to help evaluate their effectiveness and assess the impact of their work.

This role will be based in Coram’s Impact and Evaluation team which sits at the heart of Coram’s Institute for Children dedicated to improving the life chances of children. This role will play an important part in building the Institute and the strategic direction of the team. The role offers exciting opportunities to work within the Coram’s Impact and Evaluation team to lead a portfolio of mixed methods research projects and evaluation studies. As well as build links across Coram as well as externally with research partners and universities to pursue research dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people.

About the role

The Research Manager will play an important role in working with the Head of Impact and Evaluation and across Coram to develop and expand work of the team within Coram’s Institute for Children.

Working within Coram’s growing Impact and Evaluation team (which currently includes eight permanent researchers) the Research Manager will lead the delivery of high quality, innovative qualitative and quantitative studies including externally commissioned research and evaluation to support the improvement of policy and practice for vulnerable children, young people and their families. This will include implementation and process evaluations with children/young people, parents/carers and professionals as well as quasi-experimental and experimental impact evaluations.

We welcome applications from mixed-methods, quantitative and qualitative researchers who have knowledge of a range of research methods and evaluation approaches. We are dedicated to delivering child-centred research to ensure their voice is at the forefront of our work. We use co-design and participatory research methods to challenge power imbalances within research and work with marginalized groups.

The Research Manager will work with colleagues across Coram and with external partners in local authorities, central government, businesses and other third sector organisations. They will have the opportunity to shape the work of the Institute by designing new research funding bids, responding to tender opportunities and developing our academic partnerships.

The role also comes with a range of personal and professional benefits including dedicated time for continuous professional development, 25 plus days of annual leave, regular team reflective practice sessions and flexible working arrangements.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced research manager who has a passion for innovative, participatory research to take the initiative to design and deliver high-quality evidence which improves policy and practice for children, young people and their families.

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority groups, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented in research roles. If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: 5pm on 15/11/2024

Interview dates: week of 25/11/2024

We will also make any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage for applicants invited to interview to support inclusivity.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

We are recruiting a General Advice Officer to support with the delivery of advice and welfare support to guests who access Sufra’s Food Bank, Community Kitchen and the Community Wellbeing Project. The General Advice Officer will support our guests on a range of areas including benefits, immigration, housing, wellbeing, money management and access to training and employment services. The post-holder will provide high quality welfare advice and guidance through weekly one-to-one advice sessions, undertake case work, work with partners to facilitate referrals, and provide support to advice volunteers.

The successful candidate must have at least two years’ experience delivering effective advice in a similar capacity, demonstrate empathy, an understanding of the issues facing vulnerable people, and have in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of welfare benefits with a strong focus on achieving tangible outcomes for our guests.

We understand that working in the charity sector can be both deeply rewarding and demanding, we provide comprehensive training and support so our team can expand their skills and take on new challenges. We are looking for an General Advice Officer who is passionate, reflective and ambitious about bringing about positive change for our guests. The right candidate should be empathetic and patient, skilled at problem-solving, highly organised and diligent.

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of our guests. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences, as we believe this diversity makes us better able to serve the diverse communities of Brent.

We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile. If you are dedicated to bringing about positive change for some of the most marginalised communities in Brent through advice, we would love to hear from you!

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate processing and recording in accounts and administrative matters, processing invoices and performing bank reconciliations. You will also work with colleagues in The King’s Foundation ensuring compliance with policies and procedures of The King’s Foundation.

This role offers the opportunity to grow and develop within The King’s Foundation. As you become more familiar with our financial processes and systems, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility, including involvement in more complex financial tasks and projects. You will have the chance to work closely with senior members of the finance team, gaining valuable experience and insights into the wider financial operations of the organization.

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good. 

Purpose of the role:

To provide trauma informed and person-centered information, advice, and guidance to a variety of caller types, including people in and out of exploitation, professionals, members of the public, and businesses. You will form part of a 24/7 team of Helpline Advisors whose day-to-day responsibilities include answering incoming calls, making callouts, sending emails, drafting referrals to external agencies, and maintaining accurate data records.

To apply: 

• Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
• Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

The deadline for applications is midnight on November 13th 2024.

Competency round will likely be held during the week commencing 25th November.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. 

 Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org. 

Young People Support Worker

We have a new role available for a Young People Support Worker to join Depaul UK to ensure that every client leaves a Depaul service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

Position: Young People Support Worker

Location: Islington, London

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time – Three-week rolling (two weekends off/one on)

Shifts: 8:00am – 14:00pm and 12:00pm to 20:00pm

Salary: £27,636 per annum (ILW) plus pension and other benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 10th November 2024

About the Role

To work as part of a team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported or community-based accommodation. Your work will be underpinned by the Depaul Endeavour model of assets-based, psychologically informed delivery. The aim of which is to ensure that every client leaves a Depaul service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

Working under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of (5) clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.

In accommodation-based services, you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in a positive and successful move on. The role will have responsibility under Depaul’s commitment to successfully deliver the contracted outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

· You will ensure the safety and well-being of clients in the service at all times possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable,

· It should not be seen as precluding future changes after appointment to this role.

· You will carry a caseload of clients for whom you will be the named key worker, and you will also take joint responsibility with your team members for the well-being and day-to-day support of all clients in the services

· You will lead on risk and needs assessment and support planning for your key clients and contribute to ongoing needs and risk assessment of other clients in the service

· You will develop and implement SMART outcomes-based support plans for your key clients

· You will deliver one-to-one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with.

· You will proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the wellbeing of Depaul clients in accordance with data protection and information sharing protocols.

· You will be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

· Experience working with the client group.

· An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way.

· An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, and substance use.

· A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning.

· Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

· Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures.

· Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination.

· Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others.

· High-level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries.

In return for working here, you will receive:

· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

· Flexible working model for suitable roles

· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service

· Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

· Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service

· Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.

· Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

· Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​

· Death in service (4x Base salary)

· Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

As part of the evolution of our mental health support service, we have an exciting new role available- Complex Needs Support Worker - working a minimum of 35 hours per week.

We offer -

• A rewarding and varied job, where you make a real difference to the lives of adults with a mental health diagnosis, enabling them to live as independently as possible.
• A full induction and ongoing training to help you develop your skills. Our current training programme includes trauma informed practice, motivational interviewing, and safeguarding.
• A small, friendly team. In our 2023 survey, 100% of staff agreed Norton was a good place to work. “I enjoy feeling like I make a difference to people’s lives, and the flexible hours work with family life and commitments. It’s a great feeling knowing you have brightened up a person’s day”.
• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 5 weeks per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata), with additional leave for long service
• A* health plan*, allowing you to claim back a wide range of everyday health expenses up to your annual limit, access to a 24-hour counselling service, tax and legal support, and shopping discounts
• Attractive pension scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Mileage paid for car usage

Sociable working patterns, with no weekend or bank holiday working

Norton Housing and Support is Investors in People Accredited.

Job Summary:

To provide one-to-one support to Service Users with ongoing complex mental health needs, in line with individual support plans.
Supporting individuals to live successfully with their mental health condition through the use of enabling and asset-based approaches that reduce the risk of crisis and respond effectively, ensuring residents are ‘Not just coping but Living’
Following NH&S organisational values:

· Person-centred

· Empowerment

· Respect

· Inclusiveness

· Integrity

· Working in partnership

No personal care is involved.

If you have previous experience of supporting adults with a mental health diagnosis, then this role could be perfect for you! We are looking for committed individuals who are driven by a desire to make real difference to the lives of adults living within our Supported Accommodation settings.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Minimum of 4 years demonstrable experience and / or a minimum of level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or similar related subject
• Demonstrable experience in providing positive, engaging and enabling support for people with mental health needs that motivates and creates healthy challenges to inspire personal development.
• Demonstrable experience of applying Trauma Informed Practice within a similar role or setting
• Experience in observing and assessing complex service user behaviours and implementing strategies to remove harmful and unhealthy patterns of behaviour.
• Active listening skills and ability to apply Unconditional Positive Regard
• Ability to apply experience and knowledge to support those residents with substance misuse to enable sobriety and maintenance of recovery
• Ability to respond confidently and sensitively to manage an individual in crisis.

For more infotmation please see the full job description and person specification for the role. 

As the role involves working across our Leicester based supported housing schemes, the successful candidate will need a reasonable independent means of transport.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the community we serve. To this end we actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups, including members of our black and minority ethnic communities.

Any offer of employment is subject to proof of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references (one of whom should be your last or most recent employer, where applicable). Due to the nature of the role, an enhanced DBS (criminal record) check is also required. More information about our approach to DBS checks and employment of ex-offenders can be found on our website.

To apply, please send us your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification for the role.

Unfortunately, we are unable to acknowledge all applications. Interviews will be offered after 18th October, and will be conducted in 2 stages –

Stage 1 - ½ hr online interview

Stage 2 (if successful at Stage 1); Formal Interview Process (approx. 1.5hrs)

Norton Housing and Support are an equal opportunities employer, please make us aware should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

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The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment and enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options. The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety.

This role includes attendance at the office in Warwick district. Travel around Warwickshire for client appointments is essential to role, therefore use of a car essential.

Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.